Red Bean Paste Buns
Soft and fluffy buns filled with sweet red bean paste, a classic Chinese dessert.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Red bean paste
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 tablespoon Sugar
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 teaspoon Instant yeast
- ●1 cup Warm water
- ●2 tablespoons Butter
- ●1 Egg
Instructions
- 1
Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add flour, salt, and butter to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly.
- 7
Place a tablespoon of red bean paste in the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over the filling and seal it tightly.
- 8
Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash.
- 9
Bake the buns for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- 10
Let the buns cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.